CVO ACCREDITED SMALL ANIMAL OFFICE 4424 Victoria Rd. R.R.#1 Puslinch, ON N0B 2J0 519-763-SPAW (7729)

CVO ACCREDITED SMALL ANIMAL OFFICE

4424 Victoria Rd.R.R.#1

Puslinch, ON N0B 2J0519-763-SPAW (7729)

Why Rehab?

• Faster return to normal activity• Safe and controlled exercise• Pain management • Improved joint function• Prevent muscle atrophy• Increase muscle strength• Cardiovascular fitness• Change of routine

Services and Equipment

• Underwater treadmill with therapy jets• Swimming pool 6 X 17’ with swim and therapy

jets• Low level laser• Therapeutic ultrasound• Neuromuscular electrical stimulation• Cryotherapy/heat• Therapeutic exercise programs• Manual therapies

Products

• Exercise discs/balls

• Braces

• Wheelchair/cart fitting

• Life jackets

• DVD’s on strengthening and conditioning for athletic dogs

Underwater Treadmill

• Buoyancy • Resistance• Heat• Range of Motion• Joint function• Better than swimming

following stifle surgery• Excellent for many

geriatric conditions• Conditioning

Swimming Pool

• Therapy• Recreation• Conditioning• Weight management• Therapy and swim

jets

Therapeutic Exercise

Orthotics

How Can We Help?

• Pre and post-operative patients

• Medical and neurological cases

• Weight management

• Geriatric and arthritic dogs

• Athletic conditioning

• Winter fitness

• Summer fun!

Process for Referrals

• Surgical and medical cases referral form completed with instructions from regular veterinarian or surgeon– Referring veterinarian can request specific

activities, or– Ask us to develop a rehab plan

Recreational Swimming

• Not a veterinary activity

• “Fit to swim” form signed by regular veterinarian

• Or a signed waiver/release form